MI TIERRA RESTAURANT

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee entered kitchen from front line after taking customer order, put on gloves and began handling/preparing food without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands and changed gloves. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Non-food grade (thank you) bags used in direct contact with food (cooked rice). Operator removed cooked rice from thank you bag. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Non-food grade cloth blanket used as liner/wrapping for food (tortilla) container, in direct contact with tortillas. Operator removed cloth blanket from tortilla container. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At reach in freezer; opened bag of raw comminuted beef hamburger patties stored over ready to eat churros. Operator moved raw items below ready to eat items. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At reach in cooler; cooked rice (56F - Cooling 2:05/56F 2:35). Operator stated cooling since 10:00am in full, tightly tied bags, at this rate will not reach 41F within a total of 6 hours, untied bags and moved to freezer to facilitate faster cooling. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cut limes. The owner moved the eggs to the bottom Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Reach-in Cooler; Raw Shell Eggs stored above cooked beans Advised operator who fixed Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Reach in Cooler; cooked rice (48F - Cooling) Per operator held in cooler overnight See stop sale Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Reach in Freezer; Raw Beef in direct contact with non food grade bags (Togo bags) Operator removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Reach in Freezer; Raw prepped chicken above raw beef Operator fixed Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Reach in Cooler; cooked rice (48F - Cooling) Per operator held in cooler overnight See stop sale Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle containing medicine store area where raw chicken is prepped Discussed with operator Operator removed Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At Standing Cooler; chicken soup (48F - Cooling); beef soup (52F - Cooling) Food did not reach a temperature of 41F or below within six hours. Food items held in large buckets Per operator food not prepared or portioned today Per operator food held overnight See stop sale

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with In Kitchen cooked rice stored in non food grade bags At Reach in Cooler and Reach in Freezer; Several packages of raw meat stored in direct contact with non-food grade bags. Discussed with operator Operator started removal process Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At Reach in Freezer; Raw beef stored over potato fries. Educated operator who then removed potato fries. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At Standing Cooler; chicken soup (48F - Cooling); beef soup (52F - Cooling) Food did not reach a temperature of 41F or below within six hours. Food items held in large buckets Per operator food not prepared or portioned today Per operator food held overnight

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At Front Counter;Chemical stored over clean glasses. Discussed with operator who then removed Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At Front Counter;Sanitizer bucket stored in handwashing sink

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. At Front counter; Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 10ppm) Operator corrected to 100ppm

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Thank you to go bags used to store cooked rice in reach in cooler. Explained Repeat Violation

High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Washcloth bucket chlorine over 200 ppm. Manager changed the solution.chlorine 100 ppm Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed one

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bleach bottle not labeled. Manager labeled. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle in contact with sugar. Manager removed the spoon. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.... Hot holding rice stored in thank you plastic bag at steamer. Manager discarded rice . Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food....oil stored in professional spray bottle for pesticide or chemical. Manager discarded bottle Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged.... Raw chicken in container without covered stored directly with hot dog bun , frozen mussels in reach in freezer. Manager moved chicken. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food...raw beef above French fries, raw pork above pesto beans , raw beef above ground beef , soup in reach in cooler at kitchen. Manager properly stored after discussion. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing....some food evidence yellow red sauce sauce in handwashing sink at kitchen. Manager cleaned. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Objectionable odors in dining or other areas of the establishment.

Basic - Stored food not covered...raw chicken in reach in freezer. Soup, horchata, bens pesto in reach in cooler .manager covered. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name...oil spray bottle...manager discarded bottle. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized...00 ppm. Manager corrected it at 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.....to go use for food storage for cooked beef, chicken, tortilla dough at reach in cooler . Employee moved bags. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food...oil spray bottle.

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged at reach in freezer . Operator properly stored Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food....raw beef, raw fish above French fries, guacamole at reach in cooler at kitchen. Employee properly stored food. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation...steak sauce date marked 12/01 at reach in cooler . Stop sale issue . Employee discarded food. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled...employee grabbed chlorine gallon and then engaged preparing ready to food taco . Employee changed gloves washing hands after discussion. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition..... Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation...steak sauce date marked 12/01 at reach in cooler .

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored...cleaner spray bottles stored by the juice machine at front rear counter . Employee moved. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...stored a cup in handwashing sink at front line, some food evidence in handwashing sink at kitchen. Employee cleaned. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.....cooked pork, chicken, sauce, taco meat , salsa, prepared salsa etc any cooked or prepared food not date marked at storage reach in cooler .

Basic - Clean utensils knives stored between equipment at kitchen. Employee moved Corrected On-Site

Basic - Stored food not covered....salsa, cooked chicken taco, pork , beef , sauce in all reach in cooler. Employee covered Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter Sliding top cooler; milk (45°F - Cold Holding). Operator stated being held less than 4 hours, moved to stainless reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. At front counter; sanitizer bucket chlorine 200ppm. Operator diluted to chlorine 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At cook line; hand wash sink used to rinse cookware. Operator cleaned and sanitized hand wash sink. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 4 employees engaged in food preparation/handling, no certified food manager present. Certified food manager arrived before end of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator stated only one employee working longer than 60 days and has finished the training. He just forgot to fill out certificate. Operator completed certificate during inspection.

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Carry out bags used to store cooked rice in reach in cooler. Operator moved rice to food containers. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef not commercially packaged stored above ice and pineapple not commercially packaged in reach in freezer at the back of the kitchen. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs on top of cooked rice in reach cooler across from three compartment sink. Operator moved eggs to different cooler. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Back pack stored near hot holding rice container at prep area. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee water bottle next to cutting board on the chest freezer at cook line. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Tomato ketchup case stored on the floor at cook line. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp thawing in standing water at three compartment sink. Operator turned cold water on to properly thaw food. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef over cooke food in reach in freezer- not all commercially packaged. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food removed from cold holding for necessary preparation rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit during the preparation process and was not cooled back down to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. chicken (54°F - Cooling)at 11:35 to 52° F at 12:15 since 11:15 in reach in cooler across from three compartment sink. At this rate food will not reach 41° F within 4 hours. Operator moved to freezer to quick chill. Corrective Action Taken